When you head outside and notice that the temperature has risen a lot, you know that summer has arrived. Or maybe even later when coffee shops add the famous Pumpkin-Spice flavor to their menus. In these scenarios, using the shorthand word “szn” is great to refer to both instances and others similar to it. To […]
Que lo que – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you want to check in with a friend to see what they’re up to? Maybe you’ve met a new person who you want to spend time with? If that’s the case, you can ask them “que lo que” to initiate a conversation and express that you’re interested in spending time together. If you are […]
Sizing Up – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the term 'sizing up' somewhere on the internet and need to know what it means? The word usually means “to approximate someone's ability (at something), usually physical” but TikTok users have attributed a whole new meaning to this common saying. This post unpacks the meaning and origin behind this common expression. Meaning […]
Lucky Pierre – Meaning, Origin and Usage
The expression 'lucky Pierre' is a less common term that you might encounter on the internet (especially on some dating or adult websites), and if you have seen it recently it's almost a sure fact that you have to look up the term first. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]
Devious Lick – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the term 'devious lick' somewhere on the internet and want to know more about what the term could mean? The term 'devious lick' is a modern colloquialism that has been around since the early 2020s. This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this term. Meaning The term 'devious lick' is a […]
In Spades – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to let someone know that they have an abundance of good qualities (or objects), and that their cup is practically running over with good things? The saying 'in spades' can be used to say exactly that, and it's a common saying in most English-speaking countries. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]
1437 – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a term that tells someone how you really feel about them – and that you love them forever? You could use the text-based abbreviation term '1437' to say what you really mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term '1437' is a text-based abbreviation that […]
Wet Blanket – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know someone who generally kills a buzz or takes all of the excitement out of any activity that anyone enjoys? The term 'wet blanket' is one of the most common terms that can be used to describe someone like this. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term […]
Pay the Piper – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you have some bills that need to be paid for and you need a quick, colloquial expression that tells other people this in a few words? The term 'pay the piper' is most often used as a sentence that expresses this action (or call to action). This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]
Shit From Shinola – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to tell someone that their level of life experience (or their perception of the situation at hand) has completely missed the mark? The expression 'shit from Shinola' is a common saying in the United States that could apply here. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this common local insult. Meaning […]